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October 2024
Pumas v Emerging Ireland
2 Oct
13.6k
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Preview
Pumas first up on Emerging Ireland's testing South Africa schedule
Simon Easterby’s team are in action in Bloemfontein today.
Ciarán Kennedy
2 Oct
3.1k
7
Geezer
Kieran McGeeney to continue as Armagh manager for 2025
1 Oct
1.3k
1
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Setback
McCloskey injury leaves Ulster facing selection dilemma at centre
1 Oct
2.5k
3
Update
Abrahams and Daly ruled out of Munster's clash with Ospreys
1 Oct
3.5k
11
September
September 2024
off the pace
Munster's leaky defence proves costly on damaging day in Parma
29 Sep
3.8k
10
Open de Espana
Lowry nine off lead as Hidalgo remains in control at Spanish Open
28 Sep
907
3
Italian Job
Six-try Zebre come from behind to shock Munster in Parma
28 Sep
8.3k
95
Preview
Munster's rejigged backline adds intrigue to Zebre trip
28 Sep
3.2k
2
looks whos back
Bealham returns for Connacht as Buckley reaches 250 caps
27 Sep
2.7k
16
Changes
Butler and Nash start as Burns and Nankivell ruled out of Munster's trip to Zebre
27 Sep
4.0k
12
Day One
'We want to try really push the boys' - Emerging Ireland squad get to work in Abbotstown
26 Sep
3.3k
4
lights camera action
IRFU launch new streaming platform to cover AIL and Emerging Ireland fixtures
25 Sep
6.0k
18
Ready to go
'He's well able' - Munster back Butler to step up as Burns nurses shoulder injury
24 Sep
4.7k
10
Analysis
Connacht's new halfbacks excite in Thomond thriller
Ben Murphy and Josh Ioane impressed as they made their competitive debuts.
Ciarán Kennedy
23 Sep
2.4k
5
Update
RG Snyman nears return as Tommy O'Brien a doubt for Emerging Ireland tour
23 Sep
4.3k
23
Up and Running
'We've got plenty in the tank' - Rowntree encouraged by Munster's resolve in Connacht win
23 Sep
3.6k
13
Room to improve
'There's so much to be proud of, but it's balanced with the feeling of a missed opportunity'
22 Sep
3.2k
5
Reaction
'We were brilliant or average throughout the game, and got there in the end'
21 Sep
4.0k
6
Derby
Munster edge Connacht in 10-try thriller at Thomond
The two provinces scored five tries each with Graham Rowntree’s men winning by two points.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
21 Sep
8.3k
99
Analysis
Cordero has potential to ignite Connacht's explosive back three in Thomond
21 Sep
2.0k
0
ligue of his own
Trent Alexander-Arnold makes €100m bid to purchase FC Nantes - reports
20 Sep
8.2k
19
Jack Conan
'Things change pretty quickly. You realise what's important in life and what's not'
20 Sep
3.2k
9
Derby
'Thomond Park, an interpro, it’s always a high level of emotion'
20 Sep
2.3k
23
Preview
Sam Prendergast gets early chance to stake claim for Leinster 10 shirt
20 Sep
1.5k
1
Drop
Republic of Ireland slip to 62nd in latest Fifa world rankings
19 Sep
3.3k
30
Top 10
Connacht backing new recruit Josh Ioane to add 'X-factor'
18 Sep
3.1k
5
Update
Henderson returns but Ulster dealing with long injury list for URC opener
17 Sep
6.6k
5
Skipper
Wilkins: Prendergast 'is the embodiment of what we want to stand for this season'
17 Sep
1.8k
3
Time to shine
'When you get an opportunity at Leinster, you've got to be able to grasp it'
17 Sep
5.1k
20
Update
Munster's Kleyn returns to full training following eye injury
16 Sep
3.0k
3
Here we go again
Different pressures facing provincial head coaches ahead of new URC season
We look at what Pete Wilkins, Leo Cullen, Graham Rowntree and Richie Murphy will be hoping to achieve this season.
15 Sep
3.5k
5
statement
URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league
13 Sep
3.2k
33
Preview
South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return
11 Sep
2.1k
6
On the box
TG4 confirm live coverage of Ireland women's Belfast Test with Australia
10 Sep
1.7k
5
Setback
Geelong's Mark O'Connor ruled out for rest of AFL season
10 Sep
2.1k
1
Istanbul
Curtis on target as Ireland U21s claim impressive qualifier win in Turkey
6 Sep
3.9k
8
Transfer
Ireland international Ellen Molloy signs for Sheffield United
6 Sep
1.1k
0
Shock
RFU chief admits Felix Jones' resignation was 'totally unexpected'
5 Sep
5.0k
7
August
August 2024
rugby championship
Schmidt facing major challenge to turn Wallabies fortunes around
31 Aug
2.6k
3
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